to be crowned is when the crown is put on the king or queen’s head

a coronation is a grand event where the king or queen is crowned

a symbol is when an object also represents something

the Royal Coat of Arms is a design which is the symbol of the royal family and the United Kingdom

Queen of four nations

History

The baby Elizabeth

Elizabeth's childhood character

1936 - a momentous year for Elizabeth

Elizabeth's childhood education and interests

Elizabeth and Britain during WW2

Elizabeth's marriage to Philip

Elizabeth's first children

Elizabeth II's accession and coronation

Elizabeth II's public duties and service

Head of the Commonwealth

Elizabeth II's reign comes to a close

In ‘Elizabeth II: what was her life like?’ pupils begin their study of history as a distinct subject by studying the life of a specific person and their role in society. In ‘Photographs from history: what can they tell us about Britain's recent past?’ pupils build on another aspect from EYFS: understanding the past, doing so through looking at historic photographs.

From EYFS, pupils should be able to talk about the lives of the people around them and their roles in society, drawing on their experiences and what has been read in class. In ‘Elizabeth II: what was her life like?’, pupils begin their study of history as a distinct subject by studying the life of a specific person and their role in society.

This unit helps students understand a time span covering four generations before their birth. It teaches about Queen Elizabeth II's reign, offering a simple overview of 100 years of British history. Students also learn how a major public figure holds authority and performs national duties.

Elizabeth II: what was her life like?

a grand event where the king or queen are married

a grand event where the king or queen has a birthday party

a grand event where the king or queen is crowned

Which of these is not an important object used at the coronation?

England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

Who crowns the king or queen at the coronation?

Which nations are included in the Royal Coat of Arms?

After the queen's coronation, her male heir, Prince Charles, became the ...

How can we tell that this is a photo of Elizabeth when she became queen?

Elizabeth requested that her coronation be broadcast on ...

Queen of four nations

Lesson outcome